30 ways…
We all want to do more to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Reducing our carbon footprint, making sustainable choices…what does it all mean and where do we start?
I find that I need practical, easy to follow tips to get me started. So I found this helpful article that explains 30 ways to live a more sustainable, Earth-friendly lifestyle.
Thirty is a lot, so I’m starting out by choosing a handful that I can really focus on and get good at. Maybe this list will help you too. Take 15 minutes and see which ideas you want to try. Chances are, you already do some of the things on this list, too. Which ones have you gotten good at? Which new ones can you add?
I think it’s a good list to follow, and I’ll be sharing my progress with you. I hope you’ll give it a try and share your progress too!
Here are the 30 things, but the article gives more details and stats about WHY these things are important. (The highlighted the things are the ones I’m starting out with.)
Let’s live more environmentally-friendly lives…for real.
Recycle
Turn down the bag
Buy only what you will use
Buy second hand
Don’t invest in idle equipment
Donate used goods
Buy products with less packaging
Avoid disposable products
Kick the bottled water habit
Upcycle
Give new life to old electronics
Upgrade to a green computer
Invest in a clothesline
Switch out your lightbulbs
Shut off the lights
Unplug electronics
Turn off your computer
Rein in heating and cooling
Eat healthier
Choose local and organic
Stop throwing out food
Compost
Save water
Buy a cleaner car
Drive efficiently
Leave your car home
Consider alternatives to air travel
Green your school
Involve the workforce
Volunteer